History of the Port Vale v Chesterfield fixture
Chesterfield pack their bags to visit Port Vale at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 45 games played, Spireites have recorded 11 wins, and Port Vale have come away with 22 victories.
The previous match played between the two at Vale Park was within the last three years, in August 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 02 Apr | Chesterfield | 2 - 0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 14 Aug | Port Vale | 1-1 | Chesterfield | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 13 Mar | Chesterfield | 0 - 5 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 09 Feb | Port Vale | 1 - 2 | Chesterfield | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 28 Mar | Chesterfield | 2 - 1 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 20 Dec | Port Vale | 0 - 1 | Chesterfield | League Two |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 17 Feb | Chesterfield | 3 - 0 | Port Vale | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Port Vale have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Valiants, with 7 goals against.
Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.
Port Vale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 39 points from their 20 games.
Chesterfield see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 28 points from their 20 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Chesterfield | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Port Vale may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Port Vale | Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Chesterfield | 4 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 6 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here